New Cupra Formentor in-depth review: fit for a superhero?!

The Cupra Formentor represents a significant milestone for SEAT’s sub-brand as it's the first standalone model following redbaged versions of the Leon and Ateca. Behind the Cupra badge, which looks like something you’d see emblazoned on the chest of a new superhero, the Formentor delivers impressive straight-line performance and handling in 306bhp 2.0-litre form. It offers plenty in the way of tech and practicality too, plus a stylish interior. Is it good enough to challenge rival performance SUVs? Nicola Hume puts it to the test to deliver the Carbuyer verdict.

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00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Interior and technology
02:54 - Driving and handling
05:02 - Petrol engines
05:44 - Trim levels
06:03 - PHEV powertrains
06:39 - Rear seats
07:22 - Boot space
07:58 - Dealmakers and dealbreakers
08:49 - Verdict

[KARADTZ]

This girl is such a great host. Perfect blend of informative, funny, relatable and a sprinkle of sassy. Cant wait to see more.

[rg]

Honestly love love this car!
So refreshing compared to all the other typical German cars out there. Fantastic review as usual 👌

[HUMC]

I really enjoy your car reviews.
Good job.

[trakkino]

im from brazil and i have never seen a sunny day on any england based channel

[Rodisflawless]

Not sure what went wrong with the camera filters, but the reviewer is good. Keep it up!

[tomattime]

A Beast of an episode, totally Storming it! (in honour of the X men interior comment)

If only the car was worthy of the brilliant review.

[adrianjugdoyal]

Best place for car reviews, Please do not change. Ok car too

[yudhabagaskara]

Compared to Audi SQ2, it feels more advanced and sleeker

[falanwic]

Love your presenting skills, think you would be a good fit on Top Gear

[ciaranbarry]

Unless I misheard the end of that review she said you can get a Porsche Macan for a little bit more. Would love to know where she buys cars. Other than that it was a fair review, wouldn't count the fact that there is a plug in hybrid in the range a reason to not buy any of the others versions though, kind of unfair.

[ESOLinFarsi]

Great quick review ..!!!

Like the metaphor about the seat material...😂

I really hope there will be NO fully electric Cupra in the future as electric cars seem to be more of a scam rather than a genuine appeal.

Thanks a lot...!

[cc]

Totally agree about not liking the infotainment screen perched on the dash. Most manufacturers do it and, to me, it is just cheap, sloppy design. It always looks far better when incorporated into the dash

[abelisraelcruzayuso]

I’m from Barcelona and it won’t be surprising to say I’m seeing a lot of these in the streets, every day. The curious thing is that a good chunk of them have French plates. And no, they’re no the same care over and over again…

[mikesmith]

Great review and credit to the host. Currently my favourite reviewer on YouTube, concise, honest, funny and informative.

[sgrigs]

carbuyer has inspired me to make my own channel about cars, and they are just getting better

[ibrahimjubayer]

Very informative video ❤️❤️from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[salocin]

I have seen several of these in MEXICO CITY... Beautiful car in person! Such a presence and stance. I wonder if I could sneak one across the border to ARIZONA in the states. :(

[AdamLeask]

Those seats do look so good in that blue leather!

[GiorgosKapa]

I love your car reviews, more than the actual cars these days...
....and maybe, that's why I'm here! ✌🏻

[Anton-.]

Is it worth buying the 1.5lt with 150hp?
Formentor, Tucson, xc 40 or xceed?
Love ur reviews, keep up the good work!!